This follows the rule form follows function. Found in the folk museum in Pontevedra, Spain. The ridge designed on the should is a major factor. It is a built-in defense mechanism.
answer will come on July 6.

I would say it is 19th century. I imagine it had a cloth bonnet or an actual lid but it is not present. The important aspect is the high ridged wall on the shoulder of the vessel.
That is what makes this pot some amazing. That ridge serves a specific function in the design purpose of this vessel.
I wanted to wait until Friday to give people a chance to think about it.

I would say it is 19th century. I imagine it had a cloth bonnet or an actual lid but it is not present. The important aspect is the high ridged wall on the shoulder of the vessel.That is what makes this pot some amazing. That ridge serves a specific function in the design purpose of this vessel. I wanted to wait until Friday to give people a chance to think about it.

Marcia

Dear Marcia,

A fish catching vessel? A milk, cream or butter container.

But the bonnet implies something inside is being delicately protected from something outside. It could also mean a protective source to allow the contents to breathe?

Hmmm...?

Still stumped here in Canada.

Sorry, I did notice that you said Spain when I reviewed your original post.

I like that one. $18k is a healthy price too. I am thinking of some custom cat
bowls for my cats. The ants get in there if they don't eat all their food.
Thanks for that link! Interesting.
OK someone else post a "what is it?" There are so many interesting pots out there.
Marcia

I like that one. $18k is a healthy price too. I am thinking of some custom cat bowls for my cats. The ants get in there if they don't eat all their food. Thanks for that link! Interesting.OK someone else post a "what is it?" There are so many interesting pots out there.Marcia

Dear Marcia,

That was fun. Really get you thinking about the use of pots. Thank you!!